Payments, Public Sector & Corporate Product Specialist – SVP

Citi

Public Sector & Corporate Product Specialist driving commercialization strategy for lockbox products across the United States. Focus on enhancing product capabilities and revenue growth with a strong understanding of receivables landscape.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $163,600 - $245,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute a balanced commercialization strategy with a primary focus on commercial client growth
In partnership with the North American leadership team, identify, develop, and pursue large-scale Public Sector opportunities
Lead the full product lifecycle from ideation, business case development, and requirements definition to launch, post-launch management, and eventual decommissioning
Enhance the firm's market presence and contribute to improved US market rankings through strategic product positioning
Drive the innovation agenda for existing solutions to unlock margin-rich enhancements and promote P&L growth through the application of AI and other cutting-edge technologies
Deepen and foster relationships, both internally and externally, across Public Sector and Corporate client segments
Strengthen Citi's market position by effectively representing and promoting our solutions
Develop, own, and execute the end-to-end product strategy and roadmap for the Lockbox product
Conduct thorough market research and competitive analysis to provide critical input for product innovation, adaptation, and differentiation
Establish, monitor, and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for lockbox commercialization, revenue growth, and market penetration for key client segments
Lead complex and highly visible programs daily, engaging with a diverse range of external and internal stakeholders
Act as an influential leader and a driving force to ensure program success and alignment with strategic goals
Partner strategically with Sales and Banking teams to unlock new opportunities and ensure successful client engagements to grow the North American business
Act as a subject matter expert in client interactions, supporting Sales and Banking teams in articulating the value proposition of our solutions
Lead and influence cross-functional teams—including Technology, Operations, Risk, and Legal—to deliver on the product roadmap and strategic initiatives.
Champion change and consistently challenge the status quo to drive innovation, efficiency, and process improvements
Ensure all product offerings are robust, secure, and compliant with all relevant internal policies and external regulations
Proactively identify and mitigate operational, reputational, and financial risks associated with the product portfolio.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's/University degree or related experience, Master's degree preferred
8+ years of experience in product management, preferably within large scale transaction banking firms, or a related financial services field
Proven background in product commercialization with a track record of successfully launching and managing financial products that drive significant revenue
High level of financial understanding, with a deep knowledge of corporate receivables, cash management, and payment processing ecosystems
Strong technical aptitude, with the ability to understand system architecture, data flows, and API integrations at a high level
Highly analytical and metric-driven, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations
Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders, lead cross-functional teams, and drive change in a complex, matrixed organization
A self-motivated individual with a strong desire to learn, lead, and take ownership of results
A creative problem-solver who consistently challenges the status quo and seeks out opportunities for improvement and innovation
A keen eye for risk management, ensuring that growth is achieved in a controlled and sustainable manner.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental & vision coverage
401(k)
life, accident, and disability insurance
wellness programs
paid time off packages

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Hard Skills & Tools

product managementproduct commercializationfinancial productscorporate receivablescash managementpayment processingsystem architecturedata flowsAPI integrationsKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Soft Skills

analyticalinfluencingleadershipchange managementproblem-solvingself-motivatedstrategic thinkingrelationship buildinginnovationownership

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degree